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Fostering Race-Related Dialogue: Lessons From A Small Seminar, Jonathan R. Cohen
Fostering Race-Related Dialogue: Lessons From A Small Seminar, Jonathan R. Cohen
Jonathan R. Cohen
People frequently shy away from discussing race. Yet, for many reasons, discussing race is extremely important. Drawing upon my experience of teaching a small seminar that addressed race through the lens of reconciliation, in this essay I offer several suggestions for fostering constructive race-related dialogue. I begin by identifying some factors that can make race-related dialogue difficult. I then suggest five steps that may facilitate constructive dialogue: (1) establish trust and good conversational dynamics before discussing race, (2) prompt the discussion with a reading or other informative stimulus, (3) listen to others with the goal of understanding their thoughts, (4) …